K-12 Schools: Cybersecurity Protection and Support
A house committee must act next: committee consideration.
The bill has bipartisan support and addresses a non-controversial issue, but it is currently just introduced and needs to move through committees.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
The bill requires CISA to consult with representatives of Indian tribes when developing cybersecurity best practices and resources for schools, giving tribal education stakeholders a voice in how programs are designed. The direct effect on tribal members is limited since this is one consultation requirement among many.
“State and local leaders, including, when appropriate, Governors, employees of State government departments and agencies, members of State legislatures and State boards of education, local educational agencies, State educational agencies, representatives of Indian tribes, teachers, principals”
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
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